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Sabine Darrous

Newton,MA

Summary

Efficient and reliable professional with over 10 years of experience in translation and interpretation. Completed over 2,000 hours of Over-the-phone and video interpretations with various agencies in USA. Proficient in facilitating communication between healthcare professionals and patients with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Possesses extensive expertise in translating medical and non-medical content, including legal, education, early intervention, immigration, and various other fields.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Arabic Medical Interpreter

Brigham And Women Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide consecutive interpretation services in English and Arabic between patients and their providers at the International Patient Center, as a per deem employee.
  • Assist with patients follow-up, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders.
  • Attend medical interpreter training provided BWH on a regular basis.

Arabic Interpreter

Certified Languages International
02.2022 - Current


  • Ensure accurate and confidential interpretation of medical information, including diagnosis, treatment plans, and discharge instructions through phone and remote video services.
  • Demonstrate strong linguistic and cultural competency to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and Arab speaking patients


Arabic Interpreter

CyraCom International Inc.
02.2022 - Current
  • Provide consecutive interpretation services in English and Arabic over remote video and over the phone, accurately conveying intended meaning
  • Provide professional finance, insurance, early intervention, government, court, 911 interpretation services.

Volunteer Arabic Interpreter

AUB Medical Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided English and Arabic interpretation between families specifically children.
  • Volunteered as an interpreter for governmental and non-governmental European delegations offering aid after the massive Beirut blast.


Freelance Translator and Copywriter

Prada Group
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Re-wrote and translated from English to Arabic press releases, clothing lines, and fashion collections of top designer brands and fashion houses.

Freelance Copywriter

Havas PR Middle East
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Re-wrote and translated from English to Arabic press releases, clothing lines, and fashion collections of top designer brands and fashion houses.

News Reporter

Daily Star
10.1996 - 10.2006
  • Worked as a full-time reporter and writer for Beirut-based English language newspaper
  • Provided compelling coverage of breaking news as well as political, governmental, and legal stories.

Education

Certificate in Foundations of Medical Interpreting -

Language Connections
Boston, MA
12.2021

Bachelors in Journalism and Public Relations -

Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon
05.1996

Skills

  • Multilingual; Fluent in Arabic, English and French
  • Great verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Hands on experience in interpretation, translation, and communications
  • Strong medical vocabulary in both English and Arabic

Timeline

Arabic Medical Interpreter

Brigham And Women Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Arabic Interpreter

Certified Languages International
02.2022 - Current

Arabic Interpreter

CyraCom International Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Volunteer Arabic Interpreter

AUB Medical Center
08.2020 - 04.2021

Freelance Translator and Copywriter

Prada Group
10.2018 - 03.2020

Freelance Copywriter

Havas PR Middle East
09.2013 - 08.2016

News Reporter

Daily Star
10.1996 - 10.2006

Certificate in Foundations of Medical Interpreting -

Language Connections

Bachelors in Journalism and Public Relations -

Lebanese University

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